Melissa Nicole Joy

Melissa N. Joy

PEARL PLANNING
DEXTER, MI 48130
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CRD#: 3233879
Melissa Nicole Joy

Professional summary


Melissa Nicole Joy, CFP®, who also goes by Melissa W Joy, Melissa Nicole Wood, is a registered financial advisor currently at PEARL PLANNING located in Dexter, Michigan.

Melissa is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2003. Melissa has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Melissa W Joy | Melissa Nicole Wood

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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CFP®

Experience


Current

July 16, 2025 - Present

PEARL PLANNING

Office #1: 8031 Main Street, Suite 201, Dexter, MI 48130
RIA
CRD#: 336568
DEXTER, MI
Past

October 1, 2021 - August 7, 2025

STEPHENS CONSULTING, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 308970
DEXTER, MI
Past

July 13, 2018 - October 11, 2021

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES ADVISORS, INC

RIA
CRD#: 149018
DEXTER, MI
Past

March 2, 2012 - June 30, 2020

CENTER FOR FINANCIAL PLANNING INC

RIA
CRD#: 109599
SOUTHFIELD, MI
Past

December 12, 2003 - October 11, 2021

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 6694
DEXTER, MI

Primary Firm SEC Registration


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PEARL PLANNING
PEARL PLANNING | PEARL PLANNING, LLC

CRD#: 336568 / SEC#: 801-132904

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/3/2025 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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IAR
means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
Michigan
(7/16/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 6/21/2010
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


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PEARL PLANNING
PEARL PLANNING | PEARL PLANNING, LLC

CRD#: 336568 / SEC#: 801-132904

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/3/2025 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
8031 Main Street, Suite 201, Dexter, MI 48130
Mailing Address
Phone number
(734) 274-6744
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
3

SEC notice filing (6 States and Territories)


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Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts949
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 312,767,208

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Company Information


PEARL PLANNING

CRD#: 336568Dexter, MI 48130

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